Manchester, TX — January 13, 2026, injuries were reported in an overturned truck accident at approximately 7:30 a.m. along Interstate Highway 24.

According to authorities, the accident occurred on I-24 in the vicinity northwest of the McMinnville Highway exit.

Details surrounding the accident remains scarce. Reports state that an 18-wheeler apparently overturned, though they are unclear about whether or not this was a single-vehicle accident.

At least one person reportedly sustained injuries of unknown severity. Additional information pertaining to this incident is not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When an 18-wheeler overturns on a major interstate during the morning hours, the most pressing question is what caused the driver to lose control? A rollover is one of the more extreme outcomes in any highway incident, and it rarely happens without a clear failure—whether in vehicle handling, load stability, or driver awareness.

With so little information released so far, one key unknown stands out: Was another vehicle involved, or did the truck overturn on its own? That distinction makes a significant difference. If another driver cut off the truck or forced an evasive maneuver, fault may shift in that direction. But if the truck rolled independently, then investigators will need to take a hard look at what happened inside that cab—and whether the vehicle itself was operating safely.

Here are the core issues that should be investigated:

• Load weight and distribution: An improperly balanced or shifting load can destabilize a truck during turns, lane changes, or sudden braking—especially if the trailer is top-heavy.
• Driver inputs: ECM (black box) data can confirm whether the driver braked sharply, swerved, or made any sudden corrections that may have contributed to the rollover.
• Road and weather conditions: Morning hours can bring fog, dew, or black ice—any of which can affect traction and control.
• Vehicle condition: Worn brakes, underinflated tires, or steering issues can all make a rollover more likely, particularly at highway speeds.
• Driver fatigue or distraction: If the driver was drowsy, distracted, or simply failed to respond in time to changing conditions, those factors could be central to the outcome.

I’ve handled rollover cases where the root cause wasn’t immediately obvious but was uncovered through a closer look at what the truck was carrying, how it was loaded, and whether the driver was properly trained to handle it. In some cases, the problem wasn’t the driver at all—but the company that put an unsafe or poorly maintained vehicle on the road.

Until it’s clear whether another vehicle was involved or not, it’s too early to assign fault. But the presence of injuries and the severity of a rollover suggest this was more than a minor mishap—and the answers will be found in the data, the cargo, and the decisions made before the truck ever left the yard.

Key Takeaways:

• It remains unclear whether the rollover involved other vehicles or was a single-vehicle incident.
• Load balance, driver behavior, and mechanical condition are top priorities for investigators.
• ECM data will help determine how the truck was being operated in the moments leading up to the crash.
• Road and weather conditions may have played a role but must be weighed alongside driver decision-making.
• Overturns are rarely random events—they typically result from a preventable failure in control, equipment, or oversight.